• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.318-323
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• 2020

Objective: Reacquisition of motor functions following stroke depends on interhemispheric neural connections. The intervention highlighted in the present case is an insight for augmenting motor recovery by stimulating the lesioned area and adjacent areas governing the motor behaviour of an individual. The purpose of this study was to determine the changes in the motor and cognitive outcomes through multi target stimulation of cortical areas by application of multichannel transcranial direct current stimulation (M-tDCS) in a stroke survivor. Design: A case report. Methods: The patient was a participant of a trial registered with the clinical trial registry of India (CTRI/2020/01/022998). The patient was intervened with M-tDCS over the left primary motor cortex i.e. C3 point and left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex i.e. F3 point with 0.5-2 mA intensity for the period of 20 minutes. SaeboFlex-assisted task-oriented training, functional electrical stimulation over the lower extremity (LE) to elicit dorsiflexion at the ankle and eversion of the foot, and conventional physiotherapy rehabilitation including a tailored exercise program were performed. Outcome assessment was done using the Fugl-Meyer assessment scale (FMA) for the upper and lower extremity (UE and LE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), Wisconsin Gait Scale (WGS) and the Stroke Specific Quality of Life (SSQOL) measures. Assessment was taken at Day 0, 15 and 30 post intervention. Results: Improvement was observed in all the outcome measures i.e FMA (UE and LE), MOCA, SSQOL and WGS across the span of 4 weeks. Conclusions: M-tDCS induced improvement in motor functions of the UE and LE, gait parameters and cognitive functions of the patient.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.111-127
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• 2023

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of healthy lifestyle interventions (HLSIs) on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in childhood and adolescent cancer survivors (CACS). Methods: Major databases were searched for English-language original articles published between January 1, 2000 and May 2, 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs were included. Quality was assessed using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool, and a meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software. Results: Nineteen studies were included. Significant effects on HR-QoL were found for interventions using a multi-modal approach (exercise and education) (d=-0.46; 95% confidence interval [CI]=-0.84 to -0.07, p=.02), lasting not less than 6 months (d=-0.72; 95% CI=-1.15 to -0.29, p=.0010), and using a group approach (d=-0.46; 95% CI=-0.85 to -0.06, p=.02). Self-efficacy showed significant effects when HLSIs provided health education only (d=-0.55; 95% CI=-0.92 to -0.18; p=.003), lasted for less than 6 months (d=-0.40; 95% CI=-0.69 to -0.11, p=.006), and were conducted individually (d=-0.55; 95% CI=-0.92 to -0.18, p=.003). The physical outcomes (physical activity, fatigue, exercise capacity-VO₂, exercise capacity-upper body, body mass index) revealed no statistical significance. Conclusion: Areas of HLSIs for CACS requiring further study were identified, and needs and directions of research for holistic health management were suggested.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.295-303
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• 2015

본 논문은 해저터널 시공 및 운영 시 발생되는 돌발용수 및 이상누수에 의한 사고에 대비하기 위한 해저터널 급속차폐시스템의 Inflater 분할구조에 따른 터널 내 차수효율에 대한 실험적 연구이다. 해저터널 특성상 해수 유입 또는 지하수 유입, 호우로 인한 침수 등 물과 관련된 피해에 대한 방호시스템은 필수적이다. 이 연구에서는 이러한 급속차폐를 위해 고안된 Inflater 구조에 대하여 형태 및 분할에 따른 차폐능력, 누수량, 수압 그리고 축방향 변위 등을 연구하기 위하여 27:1 축소율을 적용한 실내모형을 다양한 Inflater 분할구조별로 실시하였다. 연구결과에 의하면 2분할 Inflater 구조인 경우가 다른 분할에 비해 시간당 누수량 및 축방향 변위가 낮아 차폐능력이 좋은 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 해저터널의 제원에 따라 다소 차이는 있을 것으로 예측되나 기본적으로 차폐시스템 설계 및 개발기술 발전에 매우 유용하게 활용될 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제37권6B호
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• pp.474-482
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• 2012

이동형 게이트웨이(MG: Mobile Gateway)는 버스와 같은 차량에 탑승한 사용자들에게 인터넷 서비스를 제공하기 위한 무선랜 장치이다. 논문에서 다루는 MG는 인터넷 연결을 위해 도로변에 설치된 무선랜 기반 소형기지국(RSU AP : Road Side Unit AP)에 접속한다. 차량 이동 중에도 안정적인 통신 서비스를 제공하려면 MG의 접속 RSU가 바뀌는 핸드오프 과정이 빠르고 안정적으로 처리되어야 한다. 그런데 무선랜 기술 특성 상 핸드오프 과정의 통신 단절을 줄이는 데는 물리적 한계가 있다. 본 논문에서는 RSU 접속을 위한 무선랜 인터페이스를 복수 개로 사용하여 끊김 없는 핸드오프를 실현하는 다중 인터페이스 MG (MIMG : Multi-Interface MG)를 제안한다. 안정적인 핸드오프를 위한 구체적 방법으로 MIMG로부터 RSU로의 패킷 전송 단절을 제거하기 위한 Link Sharing 기법, RSU로부터 MIMG로의 패킷 전송 단절을 제거하기 위한 Path Sharing 기법을 제안한다. 우리는 임베디드 보드를 이용하여 제안한 핸드오프 기법을 실현한 MIMG를 구현하였고 이를 이용하여 성능 평가실험을 수행하였다. 실험 결과 단일 인터페이스를 가진 MG와 달리 MIMG는 핸드오프 시의 통신 단절을 제거할 수 있었고 대역폭도 50% 이상 향상됨을 확인하였다.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.448-454
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• 2003

많은 공학 연구에서 실제 시스템을 활용한 검증은 매우 중요하다. 특히, 제어공학의 경우 개발된 새로운 이론을 적용 및 검증할 수 있는 실험장비의 확보는 필수적이다. 그러나, 현실적으로 적절한 실험장비를 확보하는 것은 비경제적이다. 인터넷을 활용하여 실험장비의 원격실험을 가능케 한 가상실험실은 제어공학 연구에 유용하다. 인터넷의 보급과 함께 가상실험실에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있으나, 대부분의 경우가 특정 시스템에 한정된 가상 실험실의 구축에 한정되어 있다. 본 논문에서는 기존 연구와 달리 다양한 실험 장비에 적용 가능하며 다양한 제어 기법을 제공하는 가상실험실의 구현을 제안한다. 제안된 가상실험실은 서버-클라이언트 구조를 가지며 다중 제어 인터페이스로 구현된다.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.41-49
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• 1986

With the trend towards high propulsive level, increasing ship's dimensions and heavier shaft systems supported by the hull structure of relatively stiffness in modern ships, transverse vibrations of propulsion shaft system have become one of the problems that should be predicted in the early design stage. Regarding transverse vibrations, coupling terms such as oilfilm, gyroscope and hydrodynamic effect of the propeller exist between the vertical and horizontal vibration, furthermore for the shaft system with strut and bossing its physical properties incorporated with hull structure must be considered. In order to predict the transverse vibratory condition of the propulsion shaft and take some appropriate countermeasures, it is necessary to make a fairly strict estimation of the vibratory behaviours of it. In this paper, theoretical approach using the finite element method is investigated to calculate natural frequencies and vibration modes for coupled free transverse vibrations of shaft system in two planes. Based on the method investigated a digital computer program is developed and is applied to calculate the above-mentioned vibrations of an experimental model shaft system. The results of the calculation are compared with those of the experimental measurements and they show an acceptable agreement.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2005년도 ICCAS
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• pp.1080-1085
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• 2005

A hybrid control scheme is proposed for the stabilization of backward movement along simple paths for a vehicle composed of a truck and six trailers. The hybrid comprises the combination of a linear quadratic regulator (LQR) and a neurocontroller (NC) that is trained by a genetic algorithm (GA). Acting singly, either the NC or the LQR are unable to perform satisfactorily over the entire range of the operation required, but the proposed hybrid is shown to be capable of providing good overall system performance. The evaluation function of the NC in the hybrid design has been modified from the conventional type to incorporate both the squared errors and the running steps errors. The reverse movement of the trailer-truck system can be modeled as an unstable nonlinear system, with the control problem focusing on the steering angle. Achieving good backward movement is difficult because of the restraints of physical angular limitations. Due to these constraints the system is impossible to globally stabilize with standard smooth control techniques, since some initial states necessarily lead to jack-knife locks. This paper demonstrates that a hybrid of neural networks and LQR can be used effectively for the control of nonlinear dynamical systems. Results from simulated trials are reported.

• 한국주거학회논문집
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.189-197
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• 2013

The purpose of the study was to analyze the improvement elements depended on housing quality measurement tool related to mental health. The data for the analysis was collected through questionnaire survey method from November 1, 2012 to January 17, 2013, and the sample consisted of 720 respondents living in single detached houses, multi-families detached houses, apartments, and town houses in 4 cities, Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, and Kwangju. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results of improvement elements are as follows: 1) Pedestrian-threaten street from cars in physical safety 2) A secluded or dark spot and fear of walking at night in social security, 3) Indoor noise, outdoor noise, and evidence of abandoned trash heap/bottle in neighborhood in health & sanitation, 4) Illegal parking and heating control system in facility convenience, 5) Extra kitchen, number of bathrooms, and community spaces in space convenience, 6) Openness and spaciousness of indoor room, and satisfaction of house and neighborhood in comfort, 7) Management common/sharing space in maintenance, 8) Energy saving facility and environment friendly materials use in sustainability, 9) Burden on housing cost, asset value on house, and school district in economic value, 10) Reflection of residents style, surrounding building's number of layers, and neighborhood appearance of preference in housing environment image.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제29권4B호
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• pp.424-434
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• 2004

유비쿼터스 네트웍은 다양한 프로토콜을 사용하는 많은 디바이스로 구성되며 상호간의 유연한 연동을 필요로 한다. 본 논문에서는 유비쿼터스 네트웍 환경에서 디바이스 상호간의 신뢰성 있는 통신을 지원하기 위한 계층적 이벤트 서비스와 이를 위한 다중 이벤트를 제안한다. 본 논문에서 제안된 이벤트 서비스는 다양한 통신 방법을 지원하기 위해 물리적인 위치 및 논리적인 위치에 따라 디바이스를 분류하였으며 분산 네트웍 환경에서 나타나는 이벤트 전송의 중복을 제거하여 네트웍 부하를 줄이며 이벤트 전송 과정에서 발생 가능한 오류에 대하여 신뢰성있는 처리를 보장하도록 설계 구현되었다. 제안된 이벤트 서비스는 홈 네트웍 사례 연구를 통하여 직접 구현되었으며 성능을 평가하였다.

• 정보와 통신
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.12-19
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• 2017

The LED technology advancement introduce cuttingedge technology on Internet of Things (IoT) to connect the physical world to the digital realm, using digital smart lighting infrastructure called Internet of light (IoL). This paper proposes an Integrated IoT agent on networked smart LED lighting controller called IoL Filed Gateway using lighting infrastructure in which a lighting system that can connect to a network and can be monitored and controlled from a centralized system or via the cloud. The IoL Field Gateway defines new world of smart connected intelligence, lighting can become an integral and responsive part of everyday human life environments. The proposed connected lighting gateway uses the concept of multi-hop ad hoc network using visible light communication (VLC) with RF wireless technologies and Wired PLC (Power Line Communication). This connectivity and intelligence integrated into LED-based luminaires form the backbone of smart buildings and cities and make the Internet of Things (IoT) vision feasible and enables the lighting administrator can control numerous lightings easily and visitors can get visual information from the lightings with their smart devices. The proposed IoL gateway design is emulated on Arduino based HW platform with VLC, RF, and PLC connectivity and evaluated with four sensor interface.